The numbers behind Medicare in Archer County
| Archer County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,947 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,287 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 630 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 27.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,947 residents age 65 and older, Archer County is 164th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 21.6% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 696 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 27.5% of Archer County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Archer County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Archer County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 2,113 Medicare beneficiaries in Archer County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Archer County, CMS reported about 510 emergency room visits and 232 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 16% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Archer County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Archer County; we help Archer County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Archer County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Archer County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Archer County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Archer County at Holliday (1,650), Archer City (1,626), Lakeside City (1,287), Scotland (427), Windthorst (338), Megargel (179), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Archer County include 76351, 76366, 76370, 76379, 76389. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Archer County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Archer County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Archer County households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Archer County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Archer County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad County | 1,859 | 49.7% | 7% | Metro |
| Clay County | 2,599 | 31.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Carson County | 1,237 | 39.8% | 7% | Metro |
| Lynn County | 932 | 49.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Crosby County | 926 | 57.5% | 19% | Metro |
| Callahan County | 3,126 | 41.5% | 11% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.